Camaro interior animation lets you see the light
At a GM event we attended at the end of last summer, one of the presentations shown to the assembled media was an interior animation depicting the new Chevy Camaro's cockpit lighting and how it changs depending on the position of the key in the ignition. We'd been asking General Motors for a copy ever since, and were politely told, "no" every time. With the car's official unveiling yesterday, GM finally made the video available on the Camaro's official website. We've grabbed a copy and put it in the player above for your enjoyment, along with both of our live vids shot at yesterday's reveal. The interior video shows some really cool stuff, further proof that GM Design is paying close attention to cabin illumination in its new vehicles. Take a ride in a new CTS at night, and you'll see exactly what we mean. From the looks of things, GM's going to give the Camaro the same kind of love, and we're looking forward to experiencing it firsthand.
[Source: GM]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Keat @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:34PM
OK...I want one now....BAD
Torrent @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:36PM
This isn't a "want" car for me. It's a "need" car.
Dave T. @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:39PM
So did you ask GM if the production Camaro actually did this?
Keat @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:04PM
This IS the production Camaro.
Dave T. @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:08PM
NO, this video shown above isn't the real car. It is an animation.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 22nd 2008 4:32PM
It does it. It's optional though.
Yes, this video is a computer animation.
esteva03 @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:49PM
could you guys get a better resolution video?...this car is boring. im not hating, i just dont find anything new or interesting in it. hope you all enjoy it though.
elpepe @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:02PM
right..... CLEARLY nothing new or interesting.....
Radix @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:07PM
You don't find it interesting, yet you take the time to post a comment?
Shiftright @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:22PM
I'm not necessarily a Camaro fan, and I am a hater of the fat and bloated versions from the early 80's to the 90's, but this is a beautifully proportioned car, with a nod to its heritage without being too retro. I like the Mustang and the Charger, but this is the most successful reincarnation of the muscle cars. Most cars look the same nowadays, and this is unique. Too bad it's so damn bing and heavy. It would be perfect scaled to 7/8ths.
esteva03 @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:42PM
i post a coment to voice my opinion. radix i have to look at it in detail to acctually say i dont find it interesting. i dont just say it cause i saw two pics of it. so i do give it some time even if the result is that i dont like it. shifright you are right in all you say but i just dont find the "retro" apealing. again people, love it! i dont.
Torrent @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:44PM
Could you get a Better resolution Computer? I don't know what Camaro you're looking at.
RL @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:52PM
The video doesn't work
71cuda @ Jul 22nd 2008 2:56PM
So, other than the really cool gauges and switchgear that ILLUMINATE, the Air Force exclusive HUD, and a neato orange light going across the dash, what exactly is so great?
Method @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:01PM
And the point of this is? Useless gimmickry.
Eric77TA @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:45PM
Much like this type of ambient lighting is in the Mercedes S Class and the new Jaguar "handshake" is in the XF, but I guess if you're going to have interior gimmickry, the luxury marques are good to copy.
Personally, I think it's kind of cool. Necessary? No. But cool.
Ed Gordon @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:02PM
The quality of this video renders it essentially worthless.
MastrCake @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:04PM
I know, HUDs are kinda gimmicky, but I love them. They allow people to drive without looking down... and that really enhances the driving experience.
Which is why I am really excited that it's in the new Camaro!!!
YAY!!!
mk @ Jul 22nd 2008 4:09PM
I agree with you, HUDs are very cool.
I don't think they are gimmicky, and the tech is primed for a lot of improvement.
If "head up, eyes out" was a gimmick, US Military aviators wouldn't employ it to a much greater extent than this.
information in the cockpit, and below the window sill takes your eyes off the situation. lessening that can be a great thing.
I REALLY wish more than just GM and BMW would employ this, and help it catch on. If people don't like it, it as simple as a HUD "off" switch, or choosing not to buy the option.
Speed, gear (especially in automatic or automated transmission models), RPMs are the most basic information.
FLIR night and weather vision augmentation that Cadillac and Toyota have been experimenting with...
Side and rear view blindspot warnings via sonar and cameras for parking lots, and lane changes. Possibly even sonar-based proximity alarms.
Emergency brake distance warnings. (Volvo has the red blinking light thing when following distance is drastically reduced, for their S80...)
Temperature warnings for ice conditions.
overlayed navigation instructions directly projected on the roadway, traffic warnings, and other GPS client functions are capable.
in-car audio system information on demand (probably not constant display, in conjuction with voice command control for hands free. Bluetooth integration with cellular phone features and caller ID.
Possibly even integration with aftermarket radar detectors, or even the web-based speed-trap GIS system, and other internet-based information systems to present pertinent information about the road, weather, traffic, or geographical area.
engine and chassis systems warnings and conditions based on values, TPMS, coolant, oil press or temp, reserve fuel level, emergency check engine, etc... can all pop up into the driver's line of sight when attention is needed.
Not a replacement for a gauge panel behind the steering wheel, or an ICE/ACC panel on the console, or in the rear seating area, but still an intuitive information system for the driver, without destroying the driver's situational awareness by looking down, and deciphering lower-positioned information.
Aki @ Jul 22nd 2008 3:04PM
That engine sounds so nice.